During the Republican primary, Manning backed Jeb Bush. He has donated to other Republicans in the past.

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He hung out with Trump's son Donald Jr. last summer.

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"I very much have always liked Peyton Manning. He is a very good guy. I know him. And he is a very, very good guy."

—Donald Trump, before Super Bowl 50

Trump himself said he's a friend of Manning.

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"It's just a friendship. I have a lot of friends. I call a lot of people."

—Tom Brady

Trump is also good friends with Manning's NFL archrival, Tom Brady. The Patriots quarterback told WEEI he and Trump had known each other for 16 years, but also wondered why that friendship was "such a big deal."

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WATCH | Trump touted the support from Brady and his coach, Bill Belichick, during a campaign rally. He read a letter from Belichick during a November rally.